One dead, two injured in crash near Augusta

A late-night crash left one dead and two injured Friday night near Augusta.

According to the Montana Highway Patrol, a 26-year-old male driving a Pontiac G6 was traveling south on Secondary Highway 435 when he crossed over the center line and collided with a Ford Edge in the oncoming lane just after 10 p.m.

The male, a Wolf Creek resident, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, while the 17-year-old driver of the Edge and her 39-year-old passenger were both injured and went to the hospital with injuries.

The 26-year-old was not wearing his seatbelt and alcohol is considered to be a factor in the accident.

The names of those involved have not been released at this time and the accident is still under investigation by MHP.